Question

answer the following questions in a different color. 1. do you think the record of this speech was accurate? or did the u.s. army translators change some of chief josephs words? 2. this speech is often seen as representing the sorrowful plight of the american indians. what did chief joseph mean by \i will fight no more forever\? 3. were the nez perce treated fairly? what would you have done if you had been chief joseph in 1877? pioneer farmers. explain from reading why each obstacle was a problem 1. obstacle: remoteness of markets. 2. obstacle: an absence of wood, clay, and stone for homes. 3. obstacle: a lack of wood for fencing 4. obstacle: a lack of rainfall 5. obstacle: tough, dry soil 6. obstacle: a lack of fuel 7. obstacle: lack of manpower 8. obstacle: loneliness and isolation

Explanation:

1. There is no evidence to determine if the record was accurate. Translators could have made errors or changes.
2. Chief Joseph meant he was giving up armed resistance due to the futility and great loss, choosing peace instead.
3. The Nez Perce were not treated fairly as they were forced from their land. If in his place, one might have tried diplomatic negotiations first.

For pioneer - farmers:

1. Remoteness of markets meant difficulty in selling produce and getting supplies, reducing economic viability.
2. Absence of building materials made constructing homes challenging and costly.
3. Lack of wood for fencing made it hard to protect livestock and crops.
4. Lack of rainfall led to poor crop yields and water shortages.
5. Tough, dry soil was hard to till and not conducive to many crops.
6. Lack of fuel made cooking, heating, and other daily tasks difficult.
7. Lack of manpower meant slow progress in farming and other tasks.
8. Loneliness and isolation could lead to mental - health issues and social problems.

Answer:

1. There is no way to be certain if the record was accurate. Translators may have altered words.
2. He was ceasing armed resistance due to its futility and the heavy losses.
3. They were not treated fairly. One might have tried diplomatic negotiations first.

For pioneer - farmers:

1. Made selling produce and getting supplies difficult.
2. Made home - building challenging.
3. Made livestock and crop protection hard.
4. Led to poor crop yields and water shortages.
5. Was hard to till and not good for crops.
6. Made daily tasks difficult.
7. Slowed progress in farming and tasks.
8. Could cause mental - health and social problems.